Is it safe to put bismuth crystals around beardies???

[aggiethebeardie]

I love how bismuth crystals look and i was thinking they would look great in a photoshoot with Aggie. But, i haven’t been able to find much on if they are safe to put around bearded dragons or not. Does anyone know? Thanks so much!

 

[hdochow]

I personally would not chance it. If your beardie is anything like mine, he's gonna tongue taste it. It is a heavy metal, although it is on the low end of toxicity for humans. But who knows how much a tongue taste would give to a dragon. If you really wanted it for a photo op, I'd do something to make sure it does not come in direct contact. (I'm not an expert by any means, just saying what I myself would do.)

 

[Claudiusx]

For a photo shoot they would be more than ok.

If you're concerned, you can always try sealing the bismuth first. But if the dragon is just going to be around it for a photoshoot, there won't be much exposure.

-Brandon